STATS | How Can the European Union Meet its Sustainability Goals When Coal Imports are on the Increase?

Instead of boosting Europe’s use of cleaner burning natural gas, the shifting shale gas market is increasing demand for US coal, as highlighted in a new global report by the World Economic Forum and Accenture.

The rising supplies of cheap gas in the United States are increasing the use of coal in Europe, as larger quantities of US coal reserves are available for export. Will the clean energy initiatives of many EU nations win out over the tempting prospect of cheap coal?

STATS | How Can the European Union Meet its Sustainability Goals When Coal Imports are on the Increase? - Accenture

Instead of boosting Europe’s use of cleaner burning natural gas, the shifting shale gas market is increasing demand for US coal, as highlighted in a new global report by the World Economic Forum and Accenture.

How can the European Union meet its sustainability goals when money talks louder that environmental sense

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